Small appliances

Coffee Makers:
Looking for a great coffee maker with a great price? For just your basic everyday run of the mill coffee maker I recommend the Black & Decker DE790B 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker, Black with stainless carafe. It brews fast, it is easy to use, and keeps your brewed coffee warm. I have used many coffee makers but this one is by far the best coffee maker I have used. And for the price you can't beat the durability, ease, and quality.

Blenders:
Blenders tend to be hit or miss, atleast for me. I have been through so many blenders in my time that I lost count. That is until I tried the Black & Decker BLC12600B 650W Cyclone 12-Speed Blender, Black. It crushes ice with ease, easy to use, and a breeze to clean. If you can afford this one because it is a little on the pricey side try Black & Decker BL10450HB Crush Master 10-Speed Blender with 42-Ounce Glass Jar, Black it is just as good as the cyclone but for a better price. The only bad thing about this one is it has less speeds, and doesn't blend things as fast, But other then that it is a very quality blender.

Slow cookers:
Not all slow cookers are the same. I really like the Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker. It even comes with a probe thermometer. It programs with ease and shuts down to warm when food is done to prevent over cooking. Has many settings and different cooking options, you can time cook, temperature cook, or just place it on high and go. Cleans with ease and clear digital read out this is the perfect addition to any kitchen.

Stand mixers: 
I have used a couple of different stand mixers in my time. The Cuisinart SM-55BC 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome is a good stand mixer but really in my eyes and my experience not worth the price. If you want a great stand mixer with a smaller price tag I personally recommend the KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White. Not only is it a better price but it truly works wonders. It kneads dough with ease, it mixes with speed, and they are durable. Also clean up is a true snap.

Food Processors: 
In my hunt for the perfect food processors I did find some more expensive ones that worked great, but in these hard times I have found that the Giada Food Processor is quite a steal. It is obviously more expensive then other options out there but quality and performance out weigh the lower price tag of the others. It is fast, easy to use, clean up is a snap, and chops/slices with ease.

If you have these few greatly priced items in your kitchen you will be running like a professional kitchen in no time.
Happy cooking,
Shannon